The EPA failed to properly and timely disclose to the OIG unmistakable indicators of fraud against the EPA, the Clean Air Act, and the EPA's programs and operations by a business entity owner. As a result of the EPA's failure to properly disclose these indicators of fraud in a timely manner to the OIG, the U.S. Attorney's Office declined to pursue criminal charges against the business entity owner involved. Failure to disclose fraud, waste, and abuse, or other potential improper or illegal conduct involving an EPA program or operation can negatively impact the EPA's ability to fulfill its mission and ensure the soundness of, and confidence in, the EPA's programs and operations.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Environmental Protection Agency
Report Number
24-N-0051
Report Description
Report Type
Investigation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No